Claimed off Waivers: [EDM] Oilers claim F Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the Blues

[ChaoticOrange]

That’s nice, you act like we haven’t seen this same story from Kapanen 100 times now. He’ll have a few good games and then disappear for long stretches. We are all aware of who he is by now.

That’s nice, but he’s just a stopgap while we’ve got some injuries, and he’s doing his job for us right now. It was a good claim.

 

[TheNumber4]

That’s nice, you act like we haven’t seen this same story from Kapanen 100 times now. He’ll have a few good games and then disappear for long stretches. We are all aware of who he is by now.

Meh. The Leaf’s were aware of and sure of who Hyman was too. Different environments can change a player.

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Meh. The Leaf’s were aware of and sure of who Hyman was too. Different environments can change a player.

I’m not going to pretend like he will all of a sudden become a different player but I appreciate the fact he’s being a stop gap atm, that’s all that we needed in that department

 

[TheNumber4]

No shit, buddy. It’s just funny to see crappy players get picked up and that team’s fans giving us an excited update after 3 games.

Yes every post in this thread is addressed: “Dear Blues Fans”

 

[BlueDream]

Meh. The Leaf’s were aware of and sure of who Hyman was too. Different environments can change a player.

Lmaoooo. Good luck.

 

[TheNumber4]

I’m not going to pretend like he will all of a sudden become a different player but I appreciate the fact he’s being a stop gap atm, that’s all that we needed in that department

Im not either. But the possibility exists.

Lmaoooo. Good luck.

Literally zero risk. And for what we needed he’s already covered the bet. Anything extra is just a bonus at this point.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

He's limited by the fact he needs to play at top speed to be effective (even if he can in theory play up and down the lineup). But that actually fits well with the Oil, who have been looking for someone to push the pace and attack with speed.

He's been with McDavid, but I suspect he'll find a home on the 3rd line with Henrique once everyone's healthy.

 

[Coffee]

McDavid got his guy

 

[Turin]

Here we go again.

Kapanen still sucks.

No, he wasn't just misunderstood by the Leafs, Pens and Blues. He sucks. He will cool off and within a year you will want to waive him too.

 

[McDNicks17]

Such a strange thread haha.

"He's been a decent stop gap while the Oilers have injuries"

"Well, he's going to suck soon!!! You'll see!!!"

 

[FrozenJagrt]

Meh. The Leaf’s were aware of and sure of who Hyman was too. Different environments can change a player.

Everybody knows who Hyman is. He's not putting up those numbers anywhere but Edmonton.

 

[TheNumber4]

Everybody knows who Hyman is. He's not putting up those numbers anywhere but Edmonton.

Even going to Edmonton with everyone knowing the talent he would play with (not like Leafs didn't have talent). No one predicted him to pop off like he did.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

When no team wants you, getting picked up by the team who has two top 5 players in the NHL, so you can go pad your stats and have you showcased for your next contract is the best thing to happen.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

I hope he does well i always thought he had a lot of potential. But he had 30 points in 40 games when the Pens first got him back from Toronto, then he just became useless. Thought that was Sullivan's fault but he wasn't good in St Louis either. Might be his last chance and what a chance it is next to Mcdavid.

 

[CupofOil]

Here we go again.

Kapanen still sucks.

No, he wasn't just misunderstood by the Leafs, Pens and Blues. He sucks. He will cool off and within a year you will want to waive him too.

Well, he's a 4th line forward on this roster when the healthy guys return so....big whoop if he doesn't work out. For now, while others are injured, he's doing an adequate job and was a free pickup so don't see the issue here.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Here we go again.

Kapanen still sucks.

No, he wasn't just misunderstood by the Leafs, Pens and Blues. He sucks. He will cool off and within a year you will want to waive him too.

Nobody is disagreeing with you though. WE KNOW this won’t last. WE KNOW his effort level will be inconsistent. We just needed someone to help us keep our head above water while we have two (three if you count Kane) top six forwards hurt, and he’s doing that for now. That’s all we needed from him.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

When no team wants you, getting picked up by the team who has two top 5 players in the NHL, so you can go pad your stats and have you showcased for your next contract is the best thing to happen.

In my cartesian mind, "when no team wants you" and "getting picked up by the team who has two top 5 players in the NHL" do not belong in the same sentence...

 

[TFHockey]

In my cartesian mind, "when no team wants you" and "getting picked up by the team who has two top 5 players in the NHL" do not belong in the same sentence...

 

[McFlash97]

I hope he does well i always thought he had a lot of potential. But he had 30 points in 40 games when the Pens first got him back from Toronto, then he just became useless. Thought that was Sullivan's fault but he wasn't good in St Louis either. Might be his last chance and what a chance it is next to Mcdavid.

Lesser players have had a 3rd chance with McDavid and ended up prolonging thier careers. Kapanen actually has legit talent. Might be all he needed.

 

[McAsuno]

Oilers missing 3 of their top 6 wingers in Hyman, Kane, and Arvidsson to injuries. Kapanen's been a fine stopgap as a waiver claim= yeah well he sucks, you'll see oiler fans!!

 

[Ugene Magic]

When you got nothing else to use, put a kap in it.

Your problem now...